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What is UV Treatment?UV treatment is a process for purifying water. Water is purified as it runs through a chamber an receives a lethal dose of UV from the UV lamp. The water is then safe to drink. Is UV Treatment a new thing?No, ultraviolet disinfection of water has a long and well-proven history. It has been installed in many major public drinking water and wastewater treatment plants worldwide.How often do I have to change the UV lamp?The lamp should be replaced annually. After a year, UV...

What is a pump switch?Pump switches are designed to directly control a pump. Because they directly control a pump they have higher amp ratings so they can withstand startup and running current. The FLA (full load amps) of the pump runs through the switch. What is a control switch?Control switches monitor high or low level liquid conditions to activate control panels and alarms. They are narrow angle switches designed for a shorter range of travel and will engage or disengage with very little...

Jeremy, son of Service Manager Joe Fox, is on our technical sales team. This Idaho native drove from Georgia to pursue a career in the water/wastewater industry. While at work he is often found helping customers size and select products, producing videos for Youtube channel, and educating himself on the industry. He shares his home with his lovely wife and big bear (dog), and is often found exploring the inland Northwest or playing halo.At Worst since 2016Why Our Customers Should “Expect the...

Let’s imagine you're designing a new well pump installation for a municipal water system. You have meticulously modeled the system, generated a divinely accurate system curve, and with the help of your friendly local pump guy, you have chosen the perfect pump. Now what?The goal of a successful pump specification is to encourage maximum competition while ensuring maximum quality. It is a delicate balance that is difficult to achieve. As a pump distributor of multiple brands I have experienced...

The Spokane valley- Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer is a natural resource that supplies 500,000 people drinking water. Discovered in 1895, the aquifer has become one of most important resources in our area. In the 1970’s area residents saw the need to protect that resource. Because it spans 2 states the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) was was elected to oversee our aquifers safety. It has been said that there is no city in the world that has a better water supply.As seen on the attached map, the...